Wang Ming sat on a rocking chair on the balcony, holding an old book in his hand, and the sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves on his face, forming a dappled light and shadow. His wife, Li Fang, was pruning the blooming roses on the flower stand on the side, occasionally looking up at Wang Ming, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Wife, the weather is so nice today, should we go to the park for a walk?" Wang Ming closed the book and said to Li Fang with a smile.
"Okay, I just want to go out and get some air." Li Fang put down the scissors and patted the dirt on her hands, with a warm smile on her face.
They walked hand in hand on the park's paths, surrounded by playful children and laid-back old people. Wang Ming and Li Fang talked about interesting things when they were young, looked at each other and smiled from time to time, their love is like this warm sunshine, but it is still bright after years.
However, the good times did not last long, and Wang Ming's health began to deteriorate. Despite this, the love between him and Li Fang has not been reduced by half because of illness. Li Fang prepares his favorite meals for Wang Ming every day, chats with him, massages him, and makes him feel as comfortable and happy as possible.
Until that winter, Wang Ming still left. Li Fang's world seemed to have lost its color, and she sat alone in an empty room, reminiscing about her bits and pieces with Wang Ming. Wang Ming's pension has become her only source of income, 8,900 yuan per month, which is not only a guarantee of life for Li Fang, but also a miss for Wang Ming.
Time passed slowly, and Li Fang gradually recovered from her grief, and she began to re-engage in social activities, gathering with old friends and participating in senior activities in the community. Although she still misses Wang Ming in her heart, she also understands that life has to go on.
"Wife, look how beautiful this flower is, just like you." Wang Ming always liked to praise Li Fang like this before his death, and whenever this happened, Li Fang would bow his head shyly, and a faint flush appeared on his face.
Now, every time Li Fang passes by the flower shop, she buys a bouquet of Wang Ming's favorite roses, and she believes that Wang Ming will definitely feel her thoughts and love in the spirit of heaven.
Li Fang stood in the kitchen, holding Wang Ming's favorite teacup in her hand, and an indescribable taste welled up in her heart. Since Wang Ming's death, this cup has become the sustenance of her thoughts. She gently stroked the rim of the cup, as if she could feel the residual warmth of Wang Ming's palm.
"Wife, are you okay over there?" Li Fang muttered to herself, tears welling up in her eyes.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Li Fang wiped away her tears, opened the door, and found that it was Zhang Hua from the community. Zhang Hua is an active member of community activities and often organizes gatherings for the elderly.
"Aunt Li, there is an event in the community today, do you want to come and participate together?" Zhang Hua smiled and invited.
Li Fang hesitated, but thought that Wang Ming always encouraged her to go out more before her death, so she agreed. In community activities, Li Fang and Zhang Hua gradually became acquainted. Zhang Hua's humor and enthusiasm made Li Fang feel a long-lost warmth.
As time went on, the relationship between the two grew closer. Zhang Hua often came to Li Fang's house to help, repair some furniture, or cook together. Li Fang found that she was accompanied by Zhang Hua, and her smile gradually increased.
"Wife, you see, this young man Zhang Hua is very good." Li Fang said to Wang Ming's portrait, with a trace of complicated emotions in her eyes.
However, this new relationship was not blessed by everyone. Some relatives and friends objected to Li Fang's remarriage, believing that she should be faithful to her memory of Wang Ming. There were also discussions in the community, and some people felt that Li Fang remarried too quickly and did not respect Wang Ming enough.
Li Fang fell into a deep struggle. She misses Wang Ming, but at the same time longs for someone to accompany her. Zhang Hua's support and understanding comforted her, but she was also worried about the outside world and pressure.
"Wife, what should I do?" Li Fang was in front of Wang Ming's tomb, tears sliding down her cheeks.
Zhang Hua stood behind her and whispered, "Aunt Li, I understand your concerns. But I believe that Uncle Wang is in the spirit of heaven and also want to see you happy. ”
Li Fang raised her head and looked at Zhang Hua's firm eyes, and a surge of courage surged in her heart. She decided to listen to her heart and bravely pursue her own happiness.
"Thank you, Zhang Hua." Li Fang held Zhang Hua's hand, and the eyes of both of them were full of anticipation for the future.
Since Wang Ming's death, Li Fang has become a frequent visitor in the community, and her figure often appears in various activities, with a faint smile on her face, but her heart is still immersed in the thoughts of Wang Ming. Until Zhang Hua appeared, his enthusiasm and carefulness gradually warmed Li Fang's heart.
"Wife, you see I met Zhang Hua today, he is a very warm-hearted person." After a dinner, Li Fang whispered to Wang Ming's portrait, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes.
Zhang Hua is an event organizer in the community, and he always comes up with all kinds of interesting ideas to make the elderly people in the community feel happy and warm. In a community-organized painting and calligraphy competition, Li Fang and Zhang Hua completed a work together, and the cooperation between the two was seamless, which made the people around them cast approving glances.
As time went by, Li Fang found herself looking forward to every meeting with Zhang Hua more and more. Zhang Hua's care and understanding made her feel relieved for a long time. However, as the feelings between the two gradually warmed up, different voices began to emerge in the community.
"Wife, am I doing the right thing? Am I forgetting about you too quickly? Li Fang was in front of Wang Ming's grave, tears sliding down her cheeks, her heart full of contradictions and struggles.
Zhang Hua's support and understanding became Li Fang's greatest comfort. He always listened patiently to Li Fang and gave her the most sincere advice. "Fang, I know you have Wang Ming in your heart, but life has to go on. I believe that Wang Ming also hopes to see you happy. Zhang Hua's words were full of sincerity and understanding.
Faced with the discussion of family and friends and the pressure in the community, Li Fang felt an unprecedented challenge. But she already has the answer in her mind, and she decides to be brave enough to pursue her own happiness, even if it means facing doubts and pressures from the outside world.
"Wife, I have decided, I want to go down with Zhang Hua." Li Fang firmly stated her decision in front of Wang Ming's posthumous portrait. She believes that Wang Ming is in the spirit of heaven and will definitely understand and bless her choice.
Li Fang and Zhang Hua's wedding was simple and warm, and the two started a new life with the blessings of relatives and friends. After marriage, they faced the challenge of rebuilding their family relationship, but that didn't bother them. Zhang Hua respects Li Fang's memory of Wang Ming, and Li Fang strives to accept Zhang Hua as a part of her life.
"Wife, you see, Zhang Hua is really good to me." At a family gathering, Li Fang whispered to Wang Ming's portrait, her eyes full of gratitude and calm.
As time passed, people in the community gradually began to understand and accept Li Fang's choice. They saw Li Fang and Zhang Hua's mutual support, and felt the sincere feelings between the two, and the discussion gradually subsided.
"Fang, let's go for a walk in the park, the weather is nice today." Zhang Hua proposed, and Li Fang smiled and nodded. The two walked hand in hand on the park's paths, enjoying a peaceful time.
Li Fang's heart finally reached a reconciliation. She knew that Wang Ming would want her to be happy, and she also found a new balance in the company of Zhang Hua. She has a new understanding of family, love and life, and understands the importance of cherishing the people in front of her.
At the end of the story, Li Fang and Zhang Hua sit on a park bench, enjoying the warm sunshine with happy smiles on their faces. Although their lives have experienced twists and turns, they have finally found their own happiness, showing respect for traditional ideas and the pursuit of personal happiness.